March 2020 Coronavirus information & contacts

You will be acutely aware of the current situation regarding Coronavirus and the national and local efforts to contain it.

We can all help by making sure we stay abreast of the latest health advice and guidance from Public Health England and sharing relevant updates.

The Dept of Health & Social Care is updating numbers etc from 2pm on a daily basis for the foreseeable future https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care%20

INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM DALC & DCC:

Up to date information can always be found via the County Council’s website www.devon.gov.uk. You can also follow Public Health England's Facebook page or Twitter feed for the latest updates, information and advice.

PHE also advise that if anyone has recently been to one of the affected areas and is feeling unwell, they should phone the NHS 111 helpline for further advice straight away rather than go to the doctor or a hospital.

Detailed guidance from PHE and the NHS includes Frequently Asked Questions.

More generally, we can also help by reminding everyone that good hygiene is the best prevention and there are some simple steps everyone can take to protect themselves and their family. These include washing hands regularly and thoroughly and covering mouths and noses with a tissue when coughing and disposing of the tissue bin.

Whilst we can expect more cases in the coming days and weeks, the risk to the general public remains low. The County Council will continue to work with health colleagues and all our partners to do everything we can to stop the virus spreading and keep people in Devon safe.

Devon Association of Local Councils

Devon County Council